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X562 RFR

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,662 mi
Last recorded133,662 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX562 RFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 133,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 133,662 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 127,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 127,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 122,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 117,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 117,916 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 111,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 106,560 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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X562 RFR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 86,316 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X562 RFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X562 RFR registered?

X562 RFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X562 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X562 RFR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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